Programme Support Intern - Entreprenher Programme South Africa Posting Date06/22/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women's South Africa Country Office implements the EntreprenHER Programme, funded by the De Beers Group. This initiative supports women-owned micro-enterprises through capacity building, digital literacy, mentorship, and market access. The programme aims to equip 1500 low-income women entrepreneurs with essential business skills to enhance their livelihoods and economic autonomy.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide structured programme, administrative, logistical, communications, and data support to ensure the effective implementation of the EntreprenHER Programme within the Blouberg and Musina Local Municipalities. The intern will work under the direct supervision of the EntreprenHER Programme Analyst and in close collaboration with Municipal Leads. The role is designed to support various programme activities, including event logistics, material preparation, data collection, and stakeholder coordination, contributing to the overall success of empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for programme activities such as trainings, mentorship sessions, graduations, and exhibitions, including preparing materials like attendance registers and name tags. Offer on-site support during events and field visits. Assist in maintaining organized programme files, updating beneficiary lists and activity schedules, and supporting follow-up communications. Contribute to data management by collecting and organizing attendance registers, performing basic data entry, and ensuring documentation completeness. Support communication efforts by coordinating with teams for event visibility and ensuring correct branding. Assist with meeting logistics and note-taking, gaining exposure to partnership coordination between UN Women, municipalities, trainers, and entrepreneurs.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this internship. However, a basic understanding of entrepreneurship development or small business support programmes is beneficial. The role emphasizes gaining practical experience in programme support, administration, and coordination within a development context.

Skills

Programme and project coordination support, Administrative and organizational skills, Data collection and basic data management, Ability to work in rural/community settings, Collaborative work with stakeholders, Basic knowledge of entrepreneurship development, Good time management and multitasking.

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